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WorksheetsYear 10 Computer Networks
Total questions: 159
Worksheet time: 2hrs 34mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What does LAN stand for?
a)
Local Area Network
b)
Legal Access Network
c)
Legendary Access Node
d)
Local Admin Network
2.
What does WAN stand for ?
a)
Weak Access Node
b)
Working Area Network
c)
Wide Area Network
d)
World Access Net
3.
What is this an image of?
a)
Star
b)
Bus
c)
WAN
d)
LAN
4.
What type of network is this?
a)
Star
b)
Mesh
c)
LAN
d)
WAN
5.
What type of network is this?
a)
Star
b)
Bus
c)
LAN
d)
WAN
6.
What type of network is this?
a)
Star
b)
Bus
c)
LAN
d)
WAN
7.
Choose an example of a WAN
a)
School
b)
College
c)
Netflix
d)
Single site
8.
What is a disadvantage of a star network?
a)
It is cheap
b)
It uses one cable
c)
It is expensive
d)
It has a terminator
9.
What is a network?
a)
1 computer
b)
2 or more computers connected
c)
a film
d)
a server
10.
Why use a network?
a)
Share viruses
b)
To lose data
c)
To easily share documents
d)
To install cables
11.
If a cable fails on a star what happens?
a)
Network fails
b)
One computer fails
c)
Nothing
d)
Not sure
12.
If the main cable on a bus fails what happens?
a)
Nothing
b)
Some of the computers will still work
c)
The whole network fails
d)
One computer fails
13.
Cache is a memory
a)
memory for high speed data access
b)
that stores most frequently used programs, instructions
c)
which is a part of the CPU
d)
all the options
14.
Full form of DNS
a)
Donate name server
b)
Domain Name System
15.
a unique string of numbers separated by full stops that identifies each computer communicating over network
a)
buffer
b)
DNS
c)
IP Address
d)
Cache
16.
The type of connection used from one terminal to another is called a ______________.
a)
Network Media
b)
Terminals
c)
Host processor
d)
Communication Software
17.
Anything that is attached to the main computer in a network so that you can get information from it is called a ___________________.
a)
Host Processor
b)
Terminal
c)
Network Media
d)
Communication Software
18.
The Striker family has several computers a home but only one laser Printer. What type of network would they need to set up in order to share the printer?
a)
MAN
b)
WAN
c)
LAN
19.
Transfers data packets between computers and networks in the most efficient way
a)
Hub
b)
Switch
c)
Router
d)
Modem
20.
Attached to the end of the network to stop the data from bouncing back and causing interference
a)
Repeater
b)
Terminator
c)
Modem
d)
Switch
21.
Connects multiple computers together in a network. Shares data between all computers
a)
Router
b)
Hub
c)
Switch
d)
Terminator
22.
Connects multiple computers together in a network. Only sends data to the specific computer address
a)
Switch
b)
Hub
c)
Repeater
d)
Modem
23.
All computers have Network Interface Cards built in
a)
True
b)
False
24.
If 2 computers try to send data packets at the same time there could be a ...
a)
Disaster
b)
Crash
c)
Collision
d)
Conflict
25.
Which device is more intelligent when sending data packets?
a)
Switch
b)
Hub
26.
What is data split into before it is sent?
a)
Packets
b)
Sections
c)
Pieces
d)
Segments
27.
Which network hardware is said to be intelligent as it can send data to the intended computer and not every computer
a)
Hub
b)
Switch
c)
Bridge
d)
Repeater
28.
What is the purpose of a router?
a)
Takes information that arrives through your broadband signal via modem, deciphers it, and delivers it to your computer by directing packets.
b)
Allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using radio waves. They convert data received through cables into a wireless signal and vice versa.
29.
I am the fastest type of transmission media used in a wired network - what am I?
a)
Twisted pair
b)
Cat or ethernet cable
c)
Twin and earth cable
d)
Fibre optic cable
30.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a star network topology?
a)
There is no central node to fail
b)
Simple to add or remove a node as it has no effect on any other node
c)
Good security - no workstation can interact with another without going through the server first
d)
Very few data collisions as each node has its own cable to the server
31.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a star network topology?
a)
There is no central node to fail
b)
Simple to add or remove a node as it has no effect on any other node
c)
Good security - no workstation can interact with another without going through the server first
d)
Very few data collisions as each node has its own cable to the server
32.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a star network topology?
a)
If the central switch or server fails, the whole network is down
b)
Requires a high performance switch or server in the centre as all traffic passes through it.
c)
Extra hardware such as hubs and switches may be needed
d)
All 3 of them
33.
A computer network can share printers and software.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
An advantage of a mesh network topology is that there is no central node to fail - True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
35.
What is a BUS Topology?
a)
owain looks like jw kek
b)
Devices attached to a common backbone
c)
Devices attached to the matrix
d)
Devices attached to Hillary Clinton's email
36.
What is a STAR Topology?
a)
Each device on the network has its own hub
b)
Each device on the network has its own video card
c)
Each device on the network has its own cable
d)
Faggid
37.
What is a MESH Topology?
a)
Nathan in the stables...
b)
A mesh network is a network topology in which each node connects to a hub and then to all the others through a hub
c)
A mesh network is a network topology in which each node relays data for the network.
d)
A mesh network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes
38.
What is a RING Topology?
a)
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes
b)
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to all other nodes
c)
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to a hub and then to all the others through a hub
d)
good meme connects to exactly fifty other nodes
39.
If a cable fails on a star what happens?
a)
Network fails
b)
One computer fails
c)
Nothing
d)
Not sure
40.
One of the following is NOT a reason to have wireless network connectivity:
a)
Mobility
b)
Productivity
c)
Reduced cost
d)
Get more stable connection
41.
What is this usually the sign for?
a)
Coaxial Connection
b)
Wired Connection
c)
Wi-Fi Connection
d)
BluTooth Connection
42.
This connects two similar networks.
a)
HUB
b)
Bridge
c)
Gateway
d)
Repeater
43.
A unique number assigned to a network interface card when it is manufactured.
a)
OP Address
b)
Mac Address
c)
IP Address
d)
IM Address
44.
A series of number used to identify a network device.
a)
IP Address
b)
IM Address
c)
MAC Address
d)
OP Address
45.
Connections are faster and more secure for this network
a)
Wired
b)
Wireless
c)
Ring
d)
Mesh
46.
Hackers are more accessible to___________.
a)
RING
b)
Wired
c)
Wireless
d)
Modems
47.
Expense is a disadvantage for this network.
a)
Wired
b)
Wireless
48.
What is needed if the computer does not have a built-in network chip on its motherboard
a)
NIC
b)
WAP
c)
Router
d)
Switch
49.
Forwarding data packets to their destination by the most efficient route. What is this?
a)
WAP
b)
Switch
c)
Router
d)
Network Cards
50.
what is the task of the DNS?
a)
translate a domain name into the correct IP address
b)
translate an IP address into a domain name
c)
Gives names to websites which aren't named
d)
Leaves websites alone
51.
What does NIC stand for?
a)
Network Interface Career
b)
Network Interface Card
c)
Network Intermittent Card
d)
New Interface Card
52.
What does IP address stand for?
a)
Internet Problem
b)
Internet Protocol
c)
Internet Pass
d)
Intranet Protocol
53.
Connects multiple computers together in a network. Shares data between all computers
a)
Router
b)
Hub
c)
Switch
d)
Terminator
54.
Transfers data packets between computers and networks in the most efficient way
a)
Hub
b)
Switch
c)
Router
d)
Modem
55.
What is data split into before it is sent?
a)
Packets
b)
Sections
c)
Pieces
d)
Segments
56.
I am usually built into the motherboard and have a cat cable plugged into me - what am I?
a)
Graphics card
b)
Network interface card (NIC)
c)
Audio card
d)
Router
57.
What transmission media would you use to connect to a network interface card (NIC) in a wired network?
a)
Cat or ethernet cable
b)
Fibre optic
c)
Twisted pair
d)
Twin and earth
58.
The following device assigns unique IP addresses to computers on a LAN:
a)
Router
b)
Gateway
c)
Firewall
d)
Hub
59.
The following device assigns unique IP addresses to computers on a LAN:
a)
Router
b)
Gateway
c)
Firewall
d)
Hub
60.
What does Protocol mean?
a)
Security
b)
Rules
c)
Orders
d)
Services
61.
A series of number used to identify a network device.
a)
IP Address
b)
IM Address
c)
MAC Address
d)
OP Address
62.
What does MAC stand for?
a)
Big Mac
b)
Media Access control
c)
Microsoft Alliance control
d)
Media alongside control
63.
Why do NICs do?
a)
Allow devices to control one another
b)
Allow devices to connect to a printer
c)
Allows devices to interface with one another
d)
Allow devices to connect to a network
64.
What's this an image of?
a)
A wireless NIC
b)
A wireless computer
c)
A motherboard
d)
Inside of an old mobile phone
65.
What does WAP stand for?
a)
Wired access point
b)
Wireless access protocol
c)
Wireless access point
d)
Wide access point
66.
What does a WAP allow?
a)
Wireless devices to print
b)
Wireless devices to join a network
c)
Wireless devices to operate
d)
Devices without wireless connectivity to join a network
67.
Compared to wired networks, how do wireless networks perform?
a)
Much better - they are cheaper
b)
Much quicker - radio waves travel faster
c)
Slower - radio waves can be interfered with
d)
Bigger - they have a larger range
68.
Which BEST describes the function of a switch?
a)
Connects printers together in a LAN
b)
Connects devices together in a WAN
c)
Connects devices together in a LAN
d)
Shares Internet connection on a LAN
69.
Which best describes the function of a router?
a)
Receives Internet signal - shares signal with network
b)
Connects the computers to the printer
c)
Connects the clients to the server
d)
Protects the server from hackers and viruses
70.
What is this an image of?
a)
Ethernet cable
b)
Coaxial cable
c)
Fibre optics
d)
Cable cars
71.
What is this an image of?
a)
Fibre optic cable
b)
Ethernet cable
c)
Cable cars
d)
Coaxial cable
72.
What is fibre optics used for?
a)
Christmas decorations
b)
Transmitting data over long distances, quickly
c)
Transmitting data over LANs quickly
d)
Transmitting data over short distances, quickly
73.
In which switching method can packets be routed around congestion?
a)
Packet switching
b)
Circuit switching
c)
Public switched networks
d)
frame switching
74.
Which switching method offers a a dedicated transmission channel?
a)
Packet switching
b)
Circuit switching
c)
Virtual-circuit packet switching:
d)
Datagram packet switching:
75.
_____________________
requires a dedicated physical connection between the sending and receiving devices.
requires a dedicated physical connection between the sending and receiving devices.
a)
circuit switching
b)
Packet switching
c)
frame relay switching
d)
virtual circuit switching
76.
With _____ _____ messages are broken down into data packets and these are sent individually through a network
a)
Circuit switching
b)
Packet switching
c)
LANs
d)
WANs
77.
Which protocol is responsible for sending/receiving packets over the internet?
a)
Http
b)
Ftp
c)
TCP/IP
d)
IMAP
78.
What hardware device routes packets around the computers in your home and to/from the internet?
a)
Network interface card
b)
Repeater
c)
Router
d)
Bridge
79.
What are the advantages of a star network?
a)
It is cheap to make
b)
The network can not be hacked
c)
There are no data collisions - maximum performance
d)
If the server goes down, network still functions
80.
What are the advantages of a star network?
a)
The server is big, therefore stores a lot
b)
If a computer goes down, network still has functionality
c)
The network is fast
d)
They are cheap to connect together
81.
What's the major disadvantage to a star network?
a)
There are data collisions, making network slow
b)
A one computer fails, the whole network fails
c)
If the server malfunctions, a star network will fail
d)
Data can't be backed up
82.
What's the major disadvantage to a star network?
a)
If the server goes down, you lose functionality
b)
It's hard to add computers to the network
c)
It really insecure - pron to hackers
d)
There are data collisions, making network slow
83.
What's a mesh network?
a)
One computer connected to one computer
b)
Every computer connected to every computer
c)
One switch connected to many computers
d)
One computer connected to every computer
84.
What's the major advantage to a mesh topology?
a)
If the server goes down, only one computer fails
b)
If the switch goes down only one computer fails
c)
The computers can still function as a stand alone
d)
Any device goes down, network still functional
85.
What WAS the problem with mesh topologies?
a)
Too much cable, cost a lot of money
b)
Too much cable caused a lot of tangles
c)
Too much reliance on the server working
d)
Too much reliance on the switch working
86.
Which 2 are advantages of a Bus Network Topology?
a)
Fast data transfer as there are fewer data collisions
b)
If one cable fails the other workstations are not affected
c)
easy to install
d)
less cable needed so cheaper to set up
87.
Which 2 are Disadvantages of a Bus Topology?
a)
Requires additional hardware such as the central hub or switch
b)
if the main cable is damaged or fails the whole network fails
c)
More collisions with lots of machines on the network
d)
If the central device fails the whole network goes down.
88.
Which 2 are Disadvantages of a Star Topology?
a)
Requires additional hardware such as the central hub or switch
b)
if the main cable is damaged or fails the whole network fails
c)
More collisions with lots of machines on the network
d)
If the central device fails the whole network goes down.
89.
Which 2 are advantages of a Star Network Topology?
a)
Fast data transfer as there are fewer data collisions
b)
If one cable fails the other workstations are not affected
c)
easy to install
d)
less cable needed so cheaper to set up
90.
What is the advantages of using Ring topology?
a)
Data is quickly transferred without a 'bottle neck'
b)
Easy to troubleshoot the ring
c)
If one nodes fail, all the topology is not affected
d)
Easy to add new nodes into the system,requires the network to be distrupted
91.
In a ring network, each workstation, server or printer is connected to two other devices, forming a ring for signals to travel around.
a)
True
b)
False
92.
In a ring network, data can travel quickly because data only travels in one direction.
a)
True
b)
False
93.
If the main cable in a bus network fails or is damaged, the whole network will fail
a)
True
b)
False
94.
An advantage of using a bus network is that it is easy to install
a)
True
b)
False
95.
In a bus network, all workstations (computers) servers and printers are connected to one cable.
a)
True
b)
False
96.
In a ring network, the network will still work if the main cable or any device stops working
a)
True
b)
False
97.
In a star network, each device (workstation, server, printer) has its own cable
a)
True
b)
False
98.
In a star network, each device (workstation, server, printer) connects to a switch or hub
a)
True
b)
False
99.
In a star network, if one device or cable fails then all the others will also fail
a)
True
b)
False
100.
In a star network, one disadvantage is that it is expensive to install because more wires are needed
a)
True
b)
False
101.
In a star network, one disadvantage is that it is expensive to install because more hardware (e.g. switches) are needed
a)
True
b)
False
102.
In a star network, if a hub or switch fails, the other devices will still be able to access the network
a)
True
b)
False
103.
Every workstation on a bus network can "see" all of the data on the network - this is NOT a security risk
a)
True
b)
False
104.
This protocol ensures the delivery of information packets across network.
a)
Internet Protocol (IP)
b)
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
c)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
d)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
105.
This protocol is used to access, send and receive Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) files on the internet.
a)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
b)
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
c)
Internet Protocol (IP)
d)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
106.
TCP / IP is the internet communication protocol.
a)
True
b)
False
107.
This protocol transfers data from node to node.
a)
TCP
b)
IP
c)
SMTP
d)
HTTP
108.
Transmission Control Protocol is the protocol responsible for providing logical addressing called IP address to route information between networks.
a)
True
b)
False
109.
This protocol is used for transferring e-mail between computers
a)
HTTP
b)
IP
c)
TCP
d)
SMTP
110.
FTP controls file transfer to and from servers.
a)
True
b)
False
111.
HTTP is more secure than HTTPS.
a)
True
b)
False
112.
TCP and IP perform the same roles.
a)
True
b)
False
113.
SMTP and POP are two examples of e-mail protocols.
a)
True
b)
False
114.
ISP
a)
internet service protocol
b)
internet service provider
c)
international service provider
d)
internet success protocol
115.
_________ are the rules for communication used by computers.
a)
Protocols
b)
Layers
c)
DNS
d)
Virtual networks
116.
An ISP provides access to the __________ infrastructure for the users.
a)
Internet
b)
Protocols
c)
Router
d)
Layers
117.
Every internet user needs an _____________ address.
a)
MAC
b)
DNS
c)
VPN
d)
IP
118.
____________ are used in the place of IP address because they are easier to remember.
a)
Domain names
b)
Protocols
c)
Routers
d)
Hosts
119.
Which protocol would you use to transfer files?
a)
FTP
b)
SMTP
c)
POP3
d)
HTTP
120.
What is an advantage for SMTP?
a)
If you delete the email it is still stored in the server
b)
You do not have to be logged in to the Internet to read your messages
121.
What is a disadvantage of POP3?
a)
You must be connected to the Internet to read your messages
b)
Messages are lost forever if you delete them
122.
What does Protocol mean?
a)
Security
b)
Rules
c)
Orders
d)
Services
123.
POP3 is a protocol used for..
a)
.. Reading Protocols
b)
.. accessing emails
c)
.. downloading images from the server
d)
.. Sending files
124.
SMTP is used for ..
a)
.. Retrieving emails
b)
.. Sending emails from one server to another
c)
.. Maintaing CPU performance
d)
.. Downloading files
125.
FTP is used for..
a)
.. reading files from the server
b)
.. training people to manage server space
c)
.. moving files from one computer to another across the internet
d)
.. following files from the server to your email
126.
Used by web browsers to access websites and communicate with web servers
a)
HTTP
b)
TCP/IP
c)
FTP
d)
SMTP
127.
Used to retrieve emails from a server. The server holds the email until it is downloaded
a)
IMAP
b)
POP3
c)
SMTP
d)
HTTPS
128.
Secure version of HTTP, encrypts all data sent & received
a)
HTTP
b)
TCP/IP
c)
FTP
d)
HTTPS
129.
The OSI model layer where a message creation—and, therefore packet creation—begins. It represents the network application or service.
a)
application layer
b)
presentation layer
c)
session layer
130.
The OSI Model layer that establishes, maintains, and decides how transfer is accomplished over the physical layer.
a)
data link
b)
network
c)
transmission
131.
Also known as a protocol suite, multiple protocols that work together to provide a network service or application.
a)
multilayer suite
b)
layer suite
c)
protocol stack
132.
The OSI model layer that covers the physical and electrical medium for data transfer. It includes, but is not limited to, cables, jacks, patch panels, punch blocks, hubs, and MAUs.
a)
network layer
b)
data link layer
c)
physical layer
133.
Routers operate at which layer of the OSI model?
a)
physical
b)
network
c)
transport
d)
data link
134.
Bits are packaged into frames at which layer of the OSI model?
a)
data link
b)
transport
c)
physical
d)
presentation
135.
Flow control takes place at which layer?
a)
physcial
b)
transport
c)
network
d)
session
136.
Error recovery takes place at which layer?
a)
transport
b)
presentation
c)
data link
d)
application
137.
IP is implemented at which OSI model layer?
a)
transport
b)
session
c)
data link
d)
network
138.
Which layer translates between physical (MAC) and logical addresses?
a)
network
b)
data link
c)
transport
d)
physical
139.
Repeaters and hubs operate at which layer?
a)
network
b)
data link
c)
transport
d)
physical
140.
Bit synchronization is handled at which layer?
a)
data link
b)
session
c)
physical
d)
transport
141.
Bridges operate at which layer of the OSI model?
a)
physical
b)
data link
c)
transport
d)
network
142.
Which layer translates between physical and logical addresses?
a)
the MAC sublayer of the data link layer
b)
transport
c)
physical
d)
network
143.
Which layer is responsible for packet sequencing, acknowledgments, and requests for retransmission?
a)
transport
b)
physical
c)
application
d)
network
144.
Which layer in the OSI model do MAC addresses and switches use?
a)
Physical
b)
Data Link
c)
Network
d)
Transport
145.
Which layer in the OSI model covers routing between networks?
a)
Physical
b)
Data Link
c)
Network
d)
Transport
146.
Which layer in the OSI model is used to verify that data was delivered without error?
a)
Physical
b)
Data Link
c)
Network
d)
Transport
147.
Which layer of the OSI model is used to create a connection so that a host can transfer files?
a)
Physical
b)
Session
c)
Application
d)
Presentation
148.
Which layer of the OSI model includes VLANs?
a)
Physical
b)
Data Link
c)
Network
d)
Transport
149.
Which layer in the OSI model covers HTTP, FTP, and RDC?
a)
Physical
b)
Session
c)
Application
d)
Presentation
150.
What layer in the OSI model is used to encrypt data?
a)
Physical
b)
Session
c)
Application
d)
Presentation
151.
Which layer in the OSI model includes the cable and network adapters?
a)
Physical
b)
Session
c)
Application
d)
Presentation
152.
Which layer in the OSI model is included in the TCP/IP model?
a)
Physical
b)
Data Link
c)
Transport
d)
Application
153.
Which protocol would you use to create a copy of the email from your email server?
a)
FTP
b)
SMTP
c)
POP3
d)
HTTP
154.
Which protocol would download the email from to your computer and delete it from the server?
a)
FTP
b)
SMTP
c)
POP3
d)
HTTP
155.
Which protocol governs the way we transfer and load hypertext?
a)
FTP
b)
SMTP
c)
POP3
d)
HTTP
156.
Used to retrieve emails from a server. The email stays on the server until user actually deletes it
a)
IMAP
b)
POP3
c)
SMTP
d)
HTTPS
157.
IMAP protocol is usually used at:
a)
Outlook program
b)
Web based email programs
c)
Databases
d)
Desktop applications
158.
The difference between IMAP and POP protocols:
a)
IMAP allows to download emails once the user access the email account while POP not
b)
POP allows to download emails once the user access the email account while IMAP not
c)
Both protocols allow to download
d)
Both protocols doesn’t allow to download
159.
One of the following protocol suit are NOT working together to provide emailing service:
a)
SMTP with IMAP
b)
SMTP with POP
c)
SMTP with POP or IMAP
d)
POP with IMAP
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